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There were rumors that they might be in the market for a big name

You sure about that? Like the Blue Jays, they expected to contend this year and to be in position to sell was a big disappointment. They did find a home for Addison Reed, which is good. All three prospects heading to New York’s system ranked in the top 30 of Boston’s system, according to MLB.com. But the Mets didn’t trade versatile infielder Asdrubal Cabrera, and they didn’t move free agents-to-be Curtis Granderson or Jay Bruce, two left-handed hitting outfielders. Just felt like they could have done more, but maybe they will in August.

Good job! There were rumors that they might be in the market for a big name, but that never seemed likely. They had already added relievers Sean Doolittle and Ryan Madson in a trade with the A’s, and right before the deadline on Monday they picked up Twins closer Brandon Kintzler. He’s not a headline-making name, but Kintzler has been really good the past couple seasons in Minnesota and he’ll do a good job shoring up a Nats bullpen that’s often been a disaster the past few seasons.

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He spent time with Colin Kaepernick during the offseason and wore a T-shirt supporting Kaepernick’s Know Your Rights campaign during a spring news conference. Bennett was asked earlier this month what it will take for a team to take a shot on Kaepernick.